Implementing Virtual Reality (VR) to Reduce Sedation
United States10 participantsStarted 2024-12-09
Plain-language summary
The study is a prospective pilot patients aged 21 to 65 undergoing screening colonoscopy or diagnostic upper endoscopy. Patients are administered minimal sedation (2 mg of Versed and 25 mg of Fentanyl) and are given Virtual Reality (VR) goggles to wear for the duration of the procedure. The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility, effect, and safety of using VR goggles during endoscopic procedures to decrease sedation requirements, enhance patient satisfaction, and reduce recovery time.
Who can participate
Age range
21 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
INTERVENTION GROUP
Inclusion Criteria:
* Undergoing screening colonoscopy or diagnostic upper endoscopy for GERD or dyspepsia at NYU Langone Brooklyn Hospital
* Aged 21 to 65
Exclusion Criteria:
* Visual impairments such as blindness which would impair them from watching the entertainment videos.
* Patients with history of CAD,
* History of seizures,
* History of vertigo,
* History of allergy to plastic,
* ASAII or III,
* Patient with active GI bleed, having either melena or hematochezia.
CONTROL GROUP
Inclusion Criteria:
* Underwent screening colonoscopy or diagnostic upper endoscopy for GERD or dyspepsia at NYU Langone Brooklyn Hospital
* Aged 21 to 65
Exclusion Criteria:
* Visual impairments such as blindness which would impair them from watching the entertainment videos
* Patients with history of CAD
* History of seizures
* History of vertigo
* History of allergy to plastic
* ASAII or III
* Patient with active GI bleed, having either melena or hematochezia
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Total amount of sedative drugs administered during the procedure